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MCCCD Potentially Harmful Language in the Library Catalog Statement
MCCCD Libraries strive to make our collections and services accessible, inclusive, and equitable, and we work to describe library materials in a way that is respectful to the communities we serve. However, you may encounter harmful language in our book catalog records. You may find examples of such language in book titles, subtitles, or other information transcribed directly from library materials. In these instances, harmful words are retained for the preservation of the title/content of the record. Additionally, this content provides historical context for understanding the era, attitudes, and opinions of their creators. You may also find harmful descriptive language because our records have been created over many decades. Older records may contain language that was acceptable historically to some people with the power to set norms, but is recognized widely as offensive today. We may be able to change descriptive language in these records.
If you encounter harmful language, please fill out our feedback form. We will respond to your feedback and communicate any action we will take to update the language.
*This statement was adapted from University of Maryland Libraries Harmful Language Statement.
The MCCCD Libraries support the American Library Association Bill of Rights.
This statement was reviewed by:
Maricopa Community Colleges District EEOC Compliance Office on April 2, 2024; Collection Development Group on October 3, 2024; and District Libraries Council on January 14, 2025.